Official Publication of tbe Golf Course Superintendents Association of Newfersey

The greenersidE

September-October 1992 Volume 15 Number 5

How do you spell turfgrass? R-u-t-g-e-r-s

How do you spell turfgrass expertise? The unoffi­
cial dictionary in the GCSANJ library spells it RUTGERS. 
That spelling is recognized not only here in New Jersey, 
but wherever turfgrass experts meet to compare notes.

Rutgers is massive. It has technological resources, 

human resources and the commitment to turf agronomy 
that makes it a world leader in this field, and it’s located 
just a few miles from any golf course in this state. Cook 
College is the branch of Rutgers University that specializes 
in environmental sciences and agriculture. It’s located just 
off Route 1 in New Brunswick. It’s the hub of the exten­
sion service. That organization has offices in every county 
in the state. Information and help is always available, and 
new information created through research is being discov­
ered through a well-coordinated program. This article will 
highlight some of the key programs available through 
Rutgers that service our golf course industry.

Let’s start with the newly expanded soil and plant 
diagnostic laboratories. The plant lab is only in its second 
year of operation and has already become a popular re­
source. The clinic turns around samples in less than four 
days and is staffed by Dr. Karen Kackley-Dutt and Rich 
Buckley. The lab offers a variety of services including 
weed and plant identification, nematode bioassays, insect 
identification, and screening for turfgrass endophytes. 
Prices are $20 per plant sample (roots, branches, etc.) and 
$50 per turf sample. Remember to mail your samples early 
in the week and not on Friday. You don’t want them sitting 
in the post office over the weekend. An information form is 
required, which should be requested from the lab. Don’t 
call them because you will slow down their work. Drop 
them a letter or a fax. (See the contact list in this article.) 
Working in tandem with the plant lab is the Rutgers soil 
lab. There’s an excellent Rutgers Cooperative Extension 
fact sheet called, “How to take a soil sample” FS618 to 
guide you through the process.

The Rutgers Resource connection, of course, isn’t 

just for sending samples. One of the major missions of 
Rutgers is to disseminate and generate information. Most 
research is aimed at answering very applied questions.

Many of “The Greenerside” readers are familiar with the 
patch disease research conducted by Dr. Bruce Clarke. He 
keeps in contact with researchers located at other land 
grant colleges such as Cornell and Penn State, all working 
on related problems. This helps form a network in the tri­
state area. Other research areas that are strongly associated 
with Rutgers include turf grass breeding. Dr. Reed Funk of 
Rutgers is world renowned for his agronomy achieve­
ments. Replacing the retiring Dr. Henry Indyk is James A. 
Murphy, who is the extension specialist in Turfgrass 
Management. Research conducted at Rutgers covers 
endophytes, disease and insect management, fertility 
management, and water utilization. New varieties are

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In this issue

Editorial

President's Message

GCSANJ NEWS

Come see latest equipment

Rutgers Turfgrass Field Day

How I spent my summer

Anaheim 1993

X marks the spot

One man's opinion on the U.S. Open

The back nine

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Springfield, NJ 07081

The greenersidE

GCSANJ Newsletter is published six 
times a year by the Golf Course 
Superintendents Association of NJ, 
66 Morris Ave., P.O. Box 359, 
Ilona Gray, Editor 
Glenn Miller, Ken Krausz, 
Newsletter Business Staff 
Edward Walsh, Shaun Barry, 
Paul Powondra 
Please address inquiries to: 
P.O. Box 3672, Wayne, NJ 
For Ad Placement: Ilona Gray, 
Art and Typography by 
Alampi & Associates 

The Greenerside, Editor,

Contributing Writers

(201) 595-7172

John Fenwick,

07474-3672.

Corporation, Springfield, NJ

© 1992 THE GREENERSIDE

GOLF COURSE

SUPERINTENDENTS 

ASSOCIATION OF NEW JERSEY

66 Morris Ave., Springfield, 

New Jersey 07081 

Officers:

David Pease, President

Chris Carson, Vice President 

Thomas I. Grimac,CGCS, Secretary 
Martin G. Mantell, CGCS, Treasurer

Stephen P. Finamore, CGCS,

Past President 

Directors

District 1 
Ken Krausz, CGCS 
David Mayer 
District 2 
Ron Mencl 
Chris M. Gaynor, CGCS

District 3
Paul Powondra
Glenn A. Miller
District 4
Ken Thompson
John Carpinelli

 

Executive Secretary 

Judy Policastro

Commercial Representatives 

Steve Chirip Shaun Barry

Opinions expressed in this Newsletter 
are the opinions of the authors and do not 
express the opinions or policies of the 
GCSANJ Board and its membership.

EDITORIAL

Fall reflections

Summer is just about over, and Mother 
Nature sure did her best to keep us guessing. 
This has been one of the coolest summers that 
I can recall. It didn’t really arrive with the hot 
weather until mid-August and left, I think, 
after just a day or two. According to the U.S. 
weather service, this is the third coolest 
summer since 1895. Only some GCSANJ

members can remember as far back as that. This year, September 22 marks 
the first day of Autumn, which is also called
the vernal equinox. From that 
date on, the daylight becomes 
shorter and the evenings become 
longer until the shortest day 
arrives in December, and that 
marks the end of the fall season.
This seasonal change will also 
bring cooler weather and, for
those of us who work on the golf 
course, a season better suited for growing grass.

In the Fall we get to assess the damage brought on by the 

summer. We begin to plan to make the necessary repairs and to
calculate our budget for the next season. Superintendents will also begin to 
plan their vacations and their educational opportunities. During the playing 
season, the course as well as the numerous tournaments demand time, 
energy and immediate attention. Of course there are the ever present fall 
tournaments, but the trend is for more favorable growing conditions for us. 
Most superintendents recognize that scheduling maintenance is very 
important for today’s highly technical equipment. But it is also important 
for managing people. People need maintenance, too. And not just those 
who work for you, but you, yourself! A little scheduled maintenance, such 
as something local from Rutgers Office of Continuing Professional Educa­
tion (which I profile in depth on “The Greenerside” front page story). 
Likewise the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America’s 
Conference and Show in February out at Anaheim, California, makes an 
excellent opportunity to be revived and refreshed with ideas and 
comradery.

October 6,1992, presents just such an opportunity. The GCSANJ’s 

Turfgrass Equipment and Supplies Field Day has something there for 
anyone interested in growing and maintaining better turfgrass. If you have 
never attended, then you can’t image what you are missing. Besides seeing 
the latest in equipment demonstrated, you also get to visit again with other 
superintendents, turf equipment mechanics, and other turf experts. Now 
what can beat that for a short scheduled tune-up?

Ilona F. Gray 
Editor

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE

"I will not seek,
nor shall I accept
the nomination
of my party"
David Pease 
President, GCSANJ

The changing of the guard 
is a momentous occasion. As William Roberts so eloquent­
ly stated, “It is time to take the next step.” We, as an 
association, have accomplished tremendous development 
and progress over the past ten years. I feel honored to have 
been a part of such activity.

The Mission of this association has been dedicated 

to the Professionalism of Golf Course Management. The 
GCSANJ mission is an on going endeavor to ameliorate 
itself in todays Society, Environmentally, Agriculturally, 
and within the Golf Industry itself.

Equipped with a balance of committeeship to 

handle the ever changing tide of demands placed upon this 
association, The Golf Course Superintendents Association 
of New Jersey has propelled itself beyond her sister Associ­
ations in regards to our accountability to the Golf Profes­
sion. Providing accurate information to government institu­
tions, assisting in the development of responsible legisla­
tion, and educating its members are just a fraction of this 
associations accomplishments.

Membership services have been held in high regard 

as part of the mainstream responsibility of the GCSANJ 
executive board. Coupled with that responsibility, the 
logistic responsibility of administrative operation makes the 
mission viable. The reconstruction of our administrative 
foundation has allowed the GCSANJ to augment its 
productivity, Membership services, government activity, 
education, turf grass research, and promoting the develop­
ment of a new generation through scholarship, and educa­
tional opportunities are what the GCSANJ is all about.

I would like to end my final Message on a personal 
note. As a young boy growing up on my father’s dairy farm 
in Massachusetts, I can remember one night questioning 
my father as to why was he leaving the milking chores to 
my grandfather and older brother. He pointed up to a Blue 
and Gold Plaque on the wall that read “Farm Bureau 
Committee Member.” As if quoting from Biblical scripture, 
mixed in with his own version of Yankee philosophical 
wisdom, he replied, “As we replace the fertility to our 
fields, we must also return that what has allowed us to

become successful Farmers.” He continued to say, “We 
must nurture ourselves as professionals, to gain respect, 
and to return what we have gained to others that will
follow.” Of course, at the age of five, I had no idea what

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Calendar

Oct 2

Oct 5-Dec. 11

Oct 6

Oct 8

Nov. 6

Nov. 19

Dec. 1-3

Jan. 4- 
Mar. 12,93

Championship - Somerset
Hills Golf Course. Host: Bob 
Dwyer, (908)766-2307.
Rutgers Professional Golf
Turf Management School 
(new Fall Session) - Cook 
College/Rutgers University,
New Brunswick, NJ. Contact: 
Office of Continuing Profes­
sional Education, (908) 932- 
9271.
28th Annual Turfgrass 
Equipment, Irrigation and 
Supplies Field Day - Rutgers 
Stadium and Golf Course, 
Piscataway, NJ. Contact: Judy 
Policastro, (201) 379-1100.
Ornamental Grasses Semi­
nar - Contact: Lofts Seed
Research, (908) 560-1590.
President’s Ball - The Barclay 
Hotel. Host: Harry Harsin,
(908) 505-8870.
Annual Meeting - Hollywood
Golf Course. Host: Bob Tosh,
(908) 531-3609.
New Jersey Turfgrass Expo - 
Somerset Hilton, Garden State 
Exhibit Center. Contact: New
Jersey Turfgrass Association,
(908) 821-7134.
Rutgers Professional Golf
Turf Management School 
(Winter Session) - Cook 
College/Rutgers University,
New Brunswick, NJ. Contact: 
Office of Continuing Profes­
sional Education, (908) 932- 
9271.

How do you spell turfgrass?

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evaluated for their adaptability to our region and for their 
tolerance to herbicides and plant growth regulators.

Rutgers serves as a place to hold statewide events 
of interest to turfgrass managers. This August, the annual 
Rutgers Turfgrass Research Field was held at the Turfgrass 
Research Center (Hort Farm II). This popular event is 
described in a separate article by Dr. Murphy. Rutgers is 
also the home of GCSANJ’s own field day, the 28th 
Annual Turfgrass Equipment and Supplies Field Day, 
which will be held October 6,1992 from 10 a.m. to 5 
p.m. at Rutgers Stadium and Golf Course, Piscataway, 
New Jersey. The latest in golf, turf, highway, parks and 
recreational maintenance equipment will be demonstrated, 
so also bring your mechanic along and check it out.

The 1992-93 turfgrass and golf course manage­

ment related educational courses are some of the best that 
the Rutgers Office of Continuing Professional Education 
has to offer. It is now accepting applications for its two- 
year Professional Golf Turf Management School. This is 
one of the nation’s leading professional education pro­
grams in golf turf management. This course covers techni­
cal topics such as turfgrass establishment, maintenance of

greens and tees, plant pathology, entomology, and weed 
identification, as well as management and writing skills.

This course in recommended for golf course 

employees, including superintendents, assistant superin­
tendents, greenskeepers, irrigation technicians, and me­
chanics who have a minimum of two years of experience 
working in turf management. The program will be offered 
twice this term: the NEW fall session will be October 5- 
December 11, 1992 and the winter session runs from 
January 4-March 12,1993. Since there is both a fall and a 
winter session, you can send one applicant to each session 
without causing serious disruption to the course staffing 
levels.

The Office of Continuing Education sponsors such 

courses as Golf Course Construction; Professional 
Turfgrass and Landscape Management with Selected 
topics in Commercial, Residential and Utility Turfgrass; 
Introduction to Golf Course Turfgrass Management: A 
three-day orientation program; Advanced Turfgrass 
Management Symposium; Improving Turfgrass Survival: 
Site analysis and modification of optimal turfgrass growth;
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Turfgrass

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Athletic Field Maintenance and Advanced Management 
Program for Golf Course Leaders.

The Rutgers Extension Service publishes booklets 

and fact sheets that provice guidance in dealing with 
pesticides, equipment, and a wide variety of other subjects. 
These are available from Rutgers as well as from your local 
county cooperative extension service. New bulletins come 
out from time to time. Some recent titles include: Protec­
tive equipment for using pesticides; Calibrating knapsack 
sprayers; A guide to herbicide additives; Prevent tick bites; 
Operating mowers safely; Pesticide storage facilities and 
others.

Information today often travels via computer, and 
Rutgers provides that service as well. The Rutgers Cooper­
ative Extension Bulletin Board Service covers the educa­
tional calendar, horticultural IPM newsletter, insect and 
disease newsletter, over 12,000 federal extension docu­
ments; scientific literature data base, the urban Phyonarian 
handbook, etc.

Newsletters are a convenient way to keep the 

public informed, and Rutgers publishes several that are of 
interest to golf course superintendents. Dr. George 
Hamilton, extension specialist in pesticides, publishes a 
monthly newsletter that covers certification dates, recent 
regulatory changes, and other related topics. Dr. Lou 
Vasvary and his staff publish a monthly newsletter that 
focuses on insect management for agricultural, urban, and 
turf situations. Individual county cooperative extension 
service offices often publish a local newsletter. For exam­
ple, Deborah Smith-Fiola publishes “Landscape Notes” 
from her Ocean County office.

The table below gives you access to all these 

powerful sources of information. Clip it out, or save the 
whole copy of “The Greenerside”, because you never 
know!

Office of Continuing Professional Education:

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Cook College, P.O. Box 231, New Brunswick, NJ 
08903-0231
(908) 932-9271; Fax: (908) 932-8726
Plant Diagnostic Lab:
P.O. Box 550, Milltown, NJ 08850
Fax: (908) 932-1270
Operator Training Center (Soil Testing):
Room 105, Cook College, P.O. Box 231, New 
Brunswick, NJ 08903-0231
Rutgers Cooperative Extension Bulletin Board 
Service:
Log on (800) 722-0335 to subscribe.
Dr. George Hamilton: Pesticide Specialist - (908) 
932-9801
Dr. James A. Murphy: Turfgrass Specialist - (908) 
932-9453
County Cooperative Extension Services:
See your local telephone directory under County 
Government.

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RECENT HOLES-IN-ONE

Tony Baviello (Pelham C.C.) had a hole-in-one on 

the 14th hole of Montammy C.C. He was playing with 
Matt Ceplo, Matt’s father, and Dick LaFlamme. The hole 
is 125 yards long.

Mary Lou DesChamps had a hole-in-one on June 

15,1992 on the 120 yard 4th hole at Copper Hill C.C. It 
was during the Paul DesChamps Memorial Tournament.

Shaun Barry

FAIRMOUNT IS A PERFECT HOST
Vinnie Bracken and Fairmount C.C. hosted our June 

monthly meeting. They were very proud to have the 
association there and it showed. There have been some 
marvelous changes made to the course and to the club­
house. It would now be difficult to improve beyond the 
level of achievement that they have reached. These views 
were echoed by everyone who was able to attend. Even

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“new member” Bob Ribbans was duly impressed.

This spring has been conducive to growing and 
maintaining grass. That helps to explain why we had 98 
people playing golf in June. Of these golfers, only a few 
were able to play the course correctly. The rest of us were 
forced to be out swinging a club on a beautiful day.
Tough work!

Alan Small used his great golf swing and local 

course knowledge to shoot a 74. He was followed by 
Tony Toto with a 75. In the Two Man Team event, Rich 
Brandel and Chris Zelley finished on top. Tom Grimac 
and Paul Stieve were second, while Tony Toto and Clyde 
Ashton placed third. Matt Ceplo won the First Closest to 
the Pin Contest and Dave Pease (really!!) was closest on 
the back nine. Steve Rudich, who is armed with new 
clubs and a nickname of “The Animal,” had the longest 
drive. Peter Van Drumpt and Mark Mason had the only 
skins.

Thanks to everyone at Fairmount for their help. 

We really had a great day and hope to return soon.

Shaun Barry

Dave Pease, 
GCSANJ president 
(left), congratu­
lates Vinnie 
Bracken and 
Fairmount 
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a job well done in 
hosting the June 
monthly meeting.

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GCSANJ NEWS

A DAY TO REMEMBER

Three down and one to go. That sure sounds like a 
completed golf match. What it actually means is that after 
our July meeting at Howell Park G.C., there is only one

Matt Clement (left), 
superintendent of 
Howell Park Golf 
Course, receives 
thanks and congratu­
lations from Dave 
Pease after success­
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meeting. Howell is 
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the country.

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Matt Clement is the superintendent at Howell. He 
is one of the major reasons that this course has been ranked 
in the top 75 public courses in the country. Along with his 
hardworking staff, they maintain more bentgrass than most 
private clubs.

Dave Pease and Alan Roberts (director of golf for 

the county) made a great effort to welcome everyone. We 
had 80 players attempting to set the course record. That 
did not happen but several people did play well. Our 
president set a target score of 88 for the Beat the President 
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Jeff Wyant (74), Rich Brandel (77), Fran Owsik (78), 
Phil Scott (78), and Forrest Arthur (78). Matt’s net score 
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(66), and Bob Duncan (69) headed this group of winners. 
Forrest had the longest drive, while Fran Owsik and John 
DeMatteo were closest to the pin. Bob Prickett, John 
DeMatteo and Jim Cross won individual skins and Steve 
Cadenelli had two. Not bad for a person who plays so 
infrequently.

The evening ended on a high note for Dave Pease. 

He was surprised when Amy Pease and a large cake 
showed up together. It was Dave and Amy’s third wed­
ding anniversary. We all felt pleased to celebrate this 
wonderful couple’s special day.

Shaun Barry

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Dave Pease (right), 
GCSANJ president, 
congratulates Phil Scott, 
superintendent of Greate 
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special event happens at your club. It happened to Phil 
Scott in June. Greate Bay Resort and C.C. was hosting an 
L.P.G.A. event. He was wondering where he could get the 
extra hands he needed. Members from District 4 just 
showed up to help. This trait, which is so commonplace to 
golf course people, should be noted. Helping out were 
Jack Montecalvo, Alan Beck, Wendell Beakley, Ken 
Thompson, Kathy Thompson, Chet Stephenson, Tony 
Stephanlk, Kevin Driscoll, Phil O’Brien, Brad 
Simpkins, Jeff Allen, David Hicks, and Jonathon 
Snore. Helping out with loaner equipment was Jerry 
Pearlman, Lawn and Golf, Stull Equipment, and 
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It makes me happy to be a part of this wonderful 

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GCSANJ NEWS

DISTRICT ONE CHAMPIONSHIP

On August 3, 38 members and guests of District 
One arrived at Darlington Golf Club to compete for the 
District One Championship. Nice weather and an outstand­
ing job by Andy Schuckers and his staff made the day 
most enjoyable. The Mason Jar provided fine food and a 
great atmosphere for some old friends to get together. Ed 
Walsh and Frank Bevelacqua seemed to be having a lot 
of fun, well at least Ed was. Along with all the fun we were 
able to raise $420, which will be donated to the Tri-State 
Turfgrass Research Foundation.

Leading the field with an outstanding 1 under par 

70 was the always steady Jay Antonelli. Following Jay 
was Dave Mayer at 76, Mel Waldron at 77, Matt Ceplo 
at 80, Ed Walsh at 82, and Fran Berdine at 82.

On the 9th hole, Shaun “Bomber” Barry explod­

ed his drive to coast to yet another long drive victory (he

swears those balls are legal now?). Two closest to the pins 
were held with Eric Tomzick winning #12 at 4' and Jay 
Antonelli winning #16 at 9' 2 1/2". Jay Antonelli won three 
skins on holes number 8,16 and 17. Mel Waldron won two 
on holes 1 and 4. Dave Mayer had one on the third and 
Matt Ceplo had his on #12.

Dave Mayer

GCSANJ TURF SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

The GCSANJ Turf Scholarship Program is once 
again accepting scholarship applications for the academic 
year 1992-93. Students meeting the following criteria are 
encouraged to apply:

• Two-year turf management students (including 
Winter School) who have completed the first year of the 
program.

Four-year turf management students who have 

completed the second year of the program.

Graduate students enrolled in a turf management 

• 

• 

• 

program.

Employed at a GCSANJ member’s golf course for 

two seasons. Can be a summer worker.

Committed to a career as a Golf Course Superin­

• 

tendent.

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Come see latest in equipment

On October 6,1992, at Rutgers Stadium and Golf 
Course in Piscataway, people from the entire green indus­
try will be gathering to watch the latest in equipment being 
demonstrated by the experts. This is the number one 
fundraiser for the Golf Course Superintendents Associa­
tion of New Jersey and, naturally, you should be there 
along with your fellow superintendents. Bring your 
mechanic along so that he can view and possibly test the 
latest equipment.

You can make this an even bigger event by letting 
the rest of the green industry people know about it. So ... 
spread the word to the landscapers, ornamental businesses, 
sod farmers, arborists, turf care professionals and your 
fellow GCSANJ members! Along with the demonstra­
tions, suppliers of various kinds and a pretty good, inex­
pensive lunch make this a terrific day.

The field day is free to the attendees, so there is 
no excuse to miss it. Mark October 6 on your calendar 
now.

For further information, contact either Judy

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and Judy is the Executive Secretary of GCSANJ.

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Recommended by their GCSANJ member 

• 
employer.

• 

Recommended by their academic advisor.

To obtain the necessary application forms, contact 
GCSANJ Scholarship and Research Committee, 66 Morris 
Ave., P.O. Box 359, Springfield, NJ 07081-0359.

The deadline for all applications is 

November 1, 1992

GCSANJ scholarships are awarded without regard 

to race, sex, creed, age, or national origin.

Paul Powondra, 
Superintendent

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"I will not seek, nor shall I accept 
the nomination of my party"
(Continued from page 3)

the hell he was talking about.

The Golf Course Superintendent’s profession 
has allowed me to put food on my table, clothes on my 
back, and has provided a life style to which I am very 
thankful. To sacrifice personal time to insure that we as 
Golf Course Superintendents are well represented in 
todays society is but a small offering for the benefits we 
reap. I will continue to serve this Association in whatever 
capacity it sees fit.

It has been my pleasure to serve as President of 
this Association. I am proud of the accomplishments that 
have taken place. The future holds no boundary as to what 
this Association can become. In closing, I want to thank 
my executive Board for an outstanding job, making my 
duties as President a most satisfying one.

SHEARON

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Big social event 
of the year coming
Save November 6,1992, for the 
GCSANJ’s biggest social event of the 
year, The President’s Ball, to be held at 
the Barclay Hotel!! More details to come in

the mail, so watch for it!!

“The Greenerside” is copyrighted, therefore, 
contact us to reprint our own material and give credit 
to “The Greenerside” and the author. Thank you.

Yours in turf

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Rutgers Turfgrass Field Day held

The Rutgers 

Turfgrass Research 
Field Day was held 
Thursday, August 6 at 
Hort Farm II located 
in North Brunswick, 
New Jersey. The 
event, which attracted 
over 300 people from 
the turfgrass industry 
of ten states, was 
jointly sponsored by 
the New Jersey 
Turfgrass Association 
and Rutgers Coopera­
tive Extension. The pleasant weather made for an excellent 
day to extend the turfgrass research information at Rutgers.
Research projects on display included the National 
variety trials for Kentucky bluegrass, fine fescue, perennial 
ryegrass, and creeping bentgrass. Creeping bentgrass 
variety trials were shown for 1/4-inch and 1/2-inch mowing 
heights. The latest tall fescue varieties and selection trials 
were also toured. The adaption and use of zoysiagrass, 
bermudagrass, and buffalograss in New Jersey was dis­
cussed. Also on display was a wildflower establishment 
and herbicide study.

Three separate tour stops addressed the topics of 
chemical, cultural, and potential biological control of the 
disease, summer patch. Brown patch and dollar spot 
disease control, fungicide evaluation, and low volume 
fungicide application studies on bentgrass were toured.
A study evaluating nitrogen testing on creeping 
bentgrass was presented, as well as a Kentucky bluegrass 
fertility trial. Nitrogen fertilizer and fungicide soil injection

studies on creeping bentgrass and Kentucky bluegrass were 
also displayed.

Demonstration of aerification equipment and a 

weed and insect identification contest were also part of the 
educational program, designed to promote the latest 
advances in turfgrass management and research at Rutgers. 
Many other ideas and questions regarding turfgrass culture 
and research were addressed by the University speakers 
and field day attendees throughout the day.

James A. Murphy 
Extension Specialist 
in Turfgrass Management
Cook College, Rutgers University

Condolences

“The Greenerside” and the Golf Course Superin­
tendents Association of New Jersey wish to extend their 
heartfelt sympathy to Dennis and Debbie Shea on the 
death of their son, Kevin, on July 13, 1992, following 
complications from open heart surgery.

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Got you covered, or how I spent my summer

Shortly after last year’s GCSAA conference in 
New Orleans, I arrived home eager to get back to work 
and begin implementing all the ideas I had come up with. 
Like most superintendents, I like to bring back at least one 
new thought to make the whole trip worthwhile. Mine was 
about landscaping.

Not knowing what was in 
store for me, just a couple of days 
later I began transplanting cedar trees 
from my back yard to the front. Well, 
one stubborn tree just didn’t want to 
come out. But being determined, I 
moved it anyway.

Now, as I sit here at my desk, 
knowing that I’ll never be able to do 
some of the things I used to do again,
I now realize the importance of a 
quality health insurance policy. If you
are considering a job change or are talking about 
medical benefits with your current employer, be sure you 
understand the policy you are accepting. Do not, if you 
can, accept one that does not pay for your entire hospital 
stay. A policy that only pays for 80 percent of the bill can 
cost you your life savings quickly. Math has never been 
my strong point, but 20 percent of a lot of money is a lot 
of money. The bills get out of control quickly, especially 
when as soon as you come home from the hospital, 
another family member is admitted. If you must meet a 
required deductible, make sure it is per family and not per 
person in your family.

If you can, look for a dental plan also. The savings 

you set aside for your children’s college fund can disap­
pear fast with one trip to the orthodontist with your 10- 
year-old.

Also, a decent prescription plan is a must because,

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after returning from the hospital, some of the follow up 
drugs you may need can be as expensive as a new set of 
Pings. Wouldn’t it make sense that in a profession that 
exposes us to all sorts of things that we may be allergic to, 
to have a policy that covers the allergy shots. Or at least 

the high blood pressure medication. After all, I 

didn’t suffer from hypertension until I 
became a superintendent.

None of us plan on being out of 

work for an extended period of time. We all 
think that “It can’t happen to me”. NOT!!! 
Plan ahead and get the coverage that you 
think you will never need, even if you have 
to pay for some of it on your own. It will 
be worth it. We’d all like to be known for 
an article in a trade journal, just hope it’s 
not a medical journal.

Steve Malikowski, 
CGCS
P.S. Thanks to all those who called or sent me get well 

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Anaheim 1993

By now, all of us who are GCSAA members have 
received the Early Bird registration form for the National 
Conference and Show to be held in Anaheim in February. 
More seminars are being offered than ever, and the con­
vention promises to be one of the best yet. Hotels will fill 
quickly, and, if you intend to stay at the headquarters hotel 
(Anaheim Hilton) and have not sent in your reservation 
form, you probably will be staying somewhere else.

Once again I will be carrying the New Jersey votes 
to the Annual Meeting and will be organizing the Hospital­
ity Suite arrangements. A suite has been reserved at the 
Anaheim Hilton for two evenings, Thursday and Friday, 
January 28 and 29. As usual, the room number will not be 
known until the day before. So let me suggest to those who

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have not yet had frontal lobotomies how to find the room.

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Look at the TV announcements in your room if 
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Look at the TV monitor announcements in the 
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Thanks. 
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CGCS

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X marks the spot

Most of my columns attempt to bring a smile to the

face of the readers. After all, this is a pressure packed 
business we’ve chosen, and a little humor sometimes goes 
a long way, but this is one of those rare situations that 
requires serious consideration.

A few short years ago most of us were “up the 

creek without a paddle” trying to figure out how to control 
Summer and Take-All Patch diseases. Lucky for us that Dr. 
Bruce Clarke, Cook College-Rutgers University, was 
working on the same problems. Smart of us to realize how 
very important that research could be to us as turf grass 
managers. Really smart of us to provide the funding that 
helped Bruce accelerate his research and get us the controls 
we needed to help arrest these diseases.

I think it’s safe to say that we learned that if we 
support research as a group, a great deal can be accom­
plished. With the assistance of the Metropolitan Golf 
Association, that group was formed and is called the Tri- 
State Turfgrass Research Foundation. This group collec­
tively represents the GCSANJ, MGCSA, LIGCSA and 
MGA.

We realized early on that trying to get large sums 
of money from clubs, no matter how important the issue,

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  would be difficult. We put together a plan that asks each 
club to contribute just $150 to the Foundation each year. 
We certainly didn’t think such a small sum would be 
difficult to come up with and suggested each superinten­
dent develop a budget line item for this amount. With over 
350 clubs as a base, the foundation would receive yearly 
contributions of $26,250 if only 50% participation was 
realized, and we all thought 50% was very reasonable to 
expect.

To date, less than 100 clubs throughout the MGA 
area have contributed to this most worthwhile Foundation. 
Only 25 of those clubs are from New Jersey. Now realize 
that we have approximately 125 clubs listed in our state 
association, so 25 doesn’t represent a very good percent­
age.

With the Patch Disease research completed at 
Rutgers, we have turned our attention to supporting a 
project at Cornell University headed by Dr. Michael 
Villani. Dr. Villani is presently working on biological 
controls for grubs. This is certainly the direction we must 
support, as the future of pesticides in our environment is 
under constant scrutiny.

I hope most of you have just forgotten to have your 

clubs send the check to the Tri-State Turfgrass Research 
Foundation, and that this will serve as a reminder. If for 
some reason you require more information about the 
present project or want a copy of Dr. Clark’s research 
results, please contact me at your convenience.

Just imagine where we might be if we didn’t 

financially support Bruce Clark’s research and had to deal 
with Patch Diseases on our own. I know I don’t want to 
think about that, not even for a second. It’s our business, 
it’s our livelihood. Let’s help the people who are doing 
their best to help us.

Ed Walsh, CGCS

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Commentary and one man’s opinion 
on the U.S. Open

Golf is a game meant to challenge the 

individual, both pro and amateur alike. My 
experience watching the U.S. Open at Pebble 
Beach, June 18-21, was one of awe for the
golf course, but one of dismay for the professional 
golfers. It made me ask the question, “Has all this gone 
too far?”

When you hit what looks like a good shot into a 
green and it rolls and rolls and rolls ... you have to ask, 
“Is this what the game of golf is supposed to be?” I 
certainly agree that the rough should be just that—rough! 
Three inch, four inch, but five inches and beyond?? We 
don’t even have to question what the green speed was 
during the tournament, the pictures told the story.

Many articles have been written about what 

shaving the grass plant to below 1/8" to 64th’s of an inch 
has done, and the repercussions that occur after the 
tournament when all the hoopla is over and done.

My observation while watching this prestigious 
event was that the golf course was prepared marvelously

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well. The tees and fairways
looked fantastic, but the greens looked very dried out, 
maybe overly so, and tinges of browned out areas seemed 
to be on almost every green. We know that the USGA likes 
firm, hard greens, but to what degree do we have to go to 
attain the hardness, the firmness and that G-d forsaken 
speed? Yes, it was the US Open, and it should be one of 
the toughest tests of golf, but between the rough, the 
narrowing of fairways and very small greens (I am told the 
average size of the greens at Pebble Beach is about 4,200 
sq. ft.) and a “normal” stimpmeter reading of ten, this 
would have been a difficult test for any Pro.

It was frustrating for me to watch as the best 

golfers in the world were not only humbled, but embar­
rassed, as they were relegated to playing like the average 
weekend golfer. The enjoyment that I always experience in 
watching any professional event is in the Pro’s incredible 
ability to produce shots that you would never think possi­
ble and scores that are equally impossible.

As a golf course superintendent I always enjoy 

making a golf course tougher for a professional event, but I 
think the US Open at Pebble Beach was just a bit too much 
for any player.

Bob Dwyer, Superintendent 
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Survey shows golfers strong political force

• 

Golfers also turn out in force for state and local 

• 

political races, e.g., six out of 10 always vote in state 
elections and five out of 10 always go to the polls in local 
elections.

Using data from the 28 states that require voters to 
register by party affiliation, it was determined that there is 
a proclivity among golfers toward the Republican party. 
While only 33% of the general electorate are registered 
Republicans, 44.9% of golfers name the GOP as their 
party. On the other hand, 28.6% of golfers are registered 
with the Democratic party versus 47.9% of the general 
population.

• 

The study also showed golfers to be politically 

involved citizens. A full 56.8% reported they have contact­
ed a public official either in person, by mail or by tele­
phone.

“This new data adds depth to what we already 

know about U.S. golfers,” says Mike Russell, NGF’s vice 
president of research. “Now, along with knowing their 
demographics and playing and spending characteristics, we 
are beginning to know how golfers behave politically.”

Greens King
 422

According to new research conducted by the 

National Golf Foundation, the American golfer population 
represents what could be one of the strongest political 
forces in the country.

In fact, if the presidential election was held tomor­

row, 17 million voters, or nearly one-fifth of the total 
voting electorate, would be golfers.

The information was gathered as a part of a recent 

national survey of golfer attitudes and characteristics.

The survey shows that America’s golfers are well 

above the norm in terms of voter registration and voter 
turnout.

For example:

• 

• 

No less than 92.9% of America’s 23 million adult 
golfers are registered voters, as compared to 57.1% of the 
general population.

And, once registered, U.S. golfers go to the polls 
and cast ballots far more readily than the general voting 
population. Nearly 80% of voting-age golfers report always 
voting in national elections. This compares to a 45% 
participation rate among the general voting-age population.

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THE BACK NINE

CONGRATULATIONS!

Congratulations are in order to the creative pair of 
Ken and Keith Kubik. The “Working with Budget Cuts” 
by Ken, under his pen name Willet Wilt, which appeared 
in the March-April 1992 “Greenerside”, was reprinted in 
several newsletters, but one in particular has a readership 
of over 300,000! The United States Golf Association 
reprinted this Willet Wilt in their July 1992 “Golf Jour­
nal”. Way to go Ken and Keith!

NEW JERSEY SUPERINTENDENT 
RECEIVES GCSAA CERTIFICATION

Scott Carpenter, superintendent of Brooklake 

Country Club, has been designated a Certified Golf 
Course Superintendent (CGCS) by the Golf Course 
Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA).

Carpenter has been superintendent of the Florham 

Park course since 1985. He lives at 48 Circle Road in 
Florham Park.

To become certified, a candidate must have five 
years experience as a golf course superintendent and be 
employed in that capacity. The candidate must pass a 
rigorous six-hour examination covering the rules of golf, 
turfgrass management, pest management, financial and 
organizational management and the history, ethics, 
purpose and procedures of GCSAA. Also, an on-site 
inspection of Carpenter’s golf course operation was 
conducted by two currently certified superintendents: 
Peter Pedrazzi, CGCS, of West Orange, and Edward 
Walsh, CGCS, of Ridgewood.

ORNAMENTAL GRASSES

Lofts Seed is hosting a one-day seminar on 
Ornamental Grasses and low-maintenance grasses on 
Thursday, October 8, 1992, at their Research Farm in 
Martinsville. The agenda will include popular Ornamental 
Grasses, Prairie Grasses, Wildflowers and low-mainte­
nance turf choices. Call Lofts Research at (908) 560-1590 
for more information.

SEACOAST LABORATORIES HAS NEW REP

Seacoast Laboratories, Inc. of Dayton, a leading 

provider of fertilizers and turfgrass seed, is happy to 
announce the addition of Gerald B. Fountain as their 
technical representative to the golf course industry.

Fountain, golf course superintendent of Trenton

Country Club since 1983, will be responsible for the sales 
and marketing of Seed Research Grass Seed and Twin 
Light “On Course™” professional turf products.

Fountain can be reached at (800) 522-4769.

GCSAA APPOINTS
NEW EDUCATION MANAGER

Alan Hayes has joined the Golf Course Superin­
tendents Association of America (GCSAA) headquarters 
staff as education manager for technical training.

Hayes will assist GCSAA’s education department 
in the management of programs with specific responsibili­
ties in training golf course technical staff. He will conduct 
and refine spray technician seminars and assist in the 
development of other topics for GCSAA’s technician 
training.

For more information on GCSAA’s continuing 

education program and technician training program, 
contact the GCSAA education department at (913) 832- 
4444.

Maintenance expenditures 
report available

A research report which details golf course 

superintendents’ expenditures on maintenance products 
and services over the last year is now available from the 
Center for Golf Course Management (CGCM), the 
marketing research subsidiary of the Golf Course Superin­
tendents Association of America. The “1992 Golf Course 
Maintenance Expenditures Report” offers detailed infor­
mation on more than 25 specific maintenance budget areas 
including water usage, golf car maintenance and capital 
expenses.

The 150-page report also addresses capital 

expense trends, the effect of a course’s longevity on its 
operating budget, maintenance cost comparisons on new 
designs versus older, established facilities, and a variety 
of other categories. The report’s information is broken 
down by specific demographic categories and regions.

The “1992 Golf Course Maintenance Expenditure 

Report” is available from CGCM for $600. For more 
information, contact CGCM at (913) 841-2240.

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Irrigation System Designers and Suppliers 
Phil Demarco - Jerry Purcell 
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AQUATROLS CORP. OF AMERICA
Manufacturers of Water Management Products 
Andy Moore - Phil O'Brien - Drew Effron 
(800) 257-7797
ATLANTIC MILLS INC.
Tee Towel, Tee Aces, and Ball Wash Detergents 
Pete Donnelly - Jack Brady; (908) 774-4882
JAMES BARRETT ASSOCIATES, INC.
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BLUE RIDGE PEAT FARMS, INC.
Top Dressing, Peat, Humus & Potting Soil 
Gene Evans; (717) 443-9596
BRUEDAN CORPORATION
Yamaha Golf Cars - John Deere Turf Equipment 
Bill Rapp; (800) 535-1500 (914) 469-2275
CIBA-CEIGY
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Randy Moser; (215) 343-5654 
Michael Oleykowski; (609) 267-8041
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Eugene T. McLaughlin; (908) 272-6262
ALAN G. CRUSE INC.
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Alan G. Cruse; (201) 227-7183 (201) 992-2335
DeBUCKS SOD FARM
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Leonard DeBuck, Ray Dorsey; (914) 258-4131
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Jerry Baine; (908) 988-5400
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Al Janis; (301) 641-5108
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★ GREENWOOD TREE EXPERTS

Full Service Tree Care 
Bob Dubee; (201) 335-6650

JERSEY TURFF SPECIALISTS
Golf Course (Deep Tine Aeration)
Jack Montecalvo; (609) 567-901
JONATHAN GREEN INC.
Grass Seed, Fertilizer, and Turf Chemicals 
Barry K, Green II - Ed Barbano - Todd T. Pretz 
(908) 938-7007
JEP SALES INC.
Turf Maintenance Equipment, Sales & Service 
Jack Poksay - Michelle Poksay; (609) 585-2300
REES JONES, INC.
Golf Course Architects Rees Jones - Keith Evans - 
Greg Muirhead; (201) 744-4031
STEVEN KAY
Golf Course Architects - Stephen Kay - Ron Turek - 
Barbara Kotier; (914) 699-4437
KOONZ SPRINKLER SUPPLY COMPANY
Rainbird Irrigation Equipment 
William Koonz; (201) 379-9314
LAWN & GOLF SUPPLY COMPANY
Specialists in Equiment and Supplies for 
Maintenace of Turf - Sam Baird Jr.; (800) 362-5650
LESCO, INC.
Serving the GCSAA of NJ 
Dan Cavallo; (800) 321-5325
LEBANON CHEMICAL CORP.
Country Club Fertilizers & Chemicals 
Steve Chirip; (717) 894-3133
LEON'S SOD FARM
Sod Grower
Samuel Leon - Irene Leon; (908) 996-2255
LOFTS SEED INC.
Turf Seed and Fertilizer Supplier 
Dr. Rich Hurley; (908) 560-1590
LONGO MOTOR & PUMP, INC.
Electric motor/pump repair/sales 
Cathy Hughes - Bob Tai; (201) 539-4141
RALPH McGILLAN
Excavating Contractor, Lakes & Ponds 
Ralph McGillan; (609) 655-2281
JOSEPH M. MERCADANTE, INC.
Cart Path, Tee, and Trap Construction 
Joe Mercadante - Robert Mercadante 
(201) 762-1195 (201) 763-0042
METRO MILORGANITE, INC.
Turfgrass Supplies
Rich Apgar - Scott Apgar; (914) 666-3171
MONTCO/SURF-SIDE
Wetting Agents/Defoamers 
Robert Oechsle; (215) 836-4992
NK Lawn Garden Co.
Medalist Turf Div., Turfgrasses for the professional user 
George Rosenberg - Branch Mgr.;Tom Koubek - Turf 
Specialist (800) 828-5856
NOR-AM CHEMICAL CO.
Chemical/Fertilizer Manufacturer 
Shaun M. Barry; (908) 846-8173
NORTHEASTERN ASSOCIATES
Sales & Service for Golf Course Industry 
Vincent Dujets - Chuck Kolenut 
(201) 227-0359
PARTAC PEAT CORPORATION
Golf Course Top-Dressing 
Jim Kelsey (908) 637-4191

★ New Patrons for 1992

PAVELEC BROS. GOLF COURSE 
CONSTRUCTION CO., INC.
Golf Course Construction 
Tony Pavelec (201) 667-1643 
Emil Pavelec (201) 939-6182
PLANT FOOD COMPANY, INC.
Manufacturer of Fluid Fertilizers
Ted Platz - Anthony "Rip" Rippel; (609) 448-0935
(800)562-1291
POCONO TURF SUPPLY CO.
Turf Supplies Ron Olsen; (215) 672-9274
P&P EXCAVATING INC.
Excavating Contractor, Lakes & Ponds, Equip. 
Rental, Grading
Bob Laner; (201) 227-2819 (201) 227-2030
PRO LAWN PRODUCTS, INC.
Ingrid Kern; (215) 750-1732 
Craig Lambert; (201) 663-3368 
Brad Simpkins (609) 758-7620
ROCKLAND CORPORATION
Turfgrass Chemicals & Fertilizer 
Steve Stys-(201) 575-1322
GEO. SCHOFIELD CO., INC.
Golf Course Supply
Kevin Schofield - Bob Carson - Tom Casmer 
(908) 356-0858
THE SCOTTS COMPANY - PROTURF DIV.
Turf Fertilizers, Protectants, Seed 
Fran Berdine (914) 361-4105 
Steve Rudich (215) 253-4003
SEACOAST LABORATORIES, INC.
Granular Turf Prod., Grass Seed 
John C. Moynihan - Richard G. Baker 
(800) 522-4769
SEQUOIA TREE SERVICE INC.
Paul Portsmore - John Schaus - J.T. Kievit 
(201 )-891-0309
SHEARON ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN
Golf Course Design and Construction 
Chip Kern
(609) 466-0666 (215) 828-5488
STORR TRACTOR COMPANY
Turf Maintenance Equipment, Irrigation 
Mary Lou Deschamps - Gene Tarulli - 
Paul Granger; (908) 722-9830
WILLIAM STOTHOFF CO. INC.
Well Drilling, Pumps & Pump Repairs 
William L. Stothoff III (Pete) - William E. Snyder 
(908) 782-2717

> SWEENEY SEED CO.

Seed (turfgrass) A. M. Sweeney - Jeff Schockley - 
John Pew, III; (215) 275-2710
TARGET ENVIRONMENTAL CO. INC.
Environmental Consultants/Contractors 
Mark Hartman - Linda Crane; (609) 692-7575
THE TERRE COMPANY
Seed - Fertilizer - Pesticides - Nursery stock 
Byron Johnson - Bryan Bolehala - Pat O'Neil 
(201) 473-3393 - FAX 473-4402

+ TURF PRODUCTS CORPORATION

Turfgrass Supplies
Ernie Rizzio - Buddy Rizzio - Larry Rizzio 
Ron Lake; (201) 263-1234
TURF & SOIL DEV./ISOLITE
Soil Development and Infrared photography 
Peter Van Drumpt - (908) 922-4743 
WILFRED MCDONALD, INC.
Turf Maintenance Equipment
Dennis DeSanctis - Ed Rockhill - Bill Luthin
(201)471-0244
STEVEN WILLAND INC.
Turf Equipment Distributor
Mark Ericson - Bruce Pye - Rich Brandel
(201) 579-5656

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